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John Fondnazio

eXp Realty, Northern California, Inc

john@teamfondnazio.com +1(925) 817-9053

Listed by Kacey Bridgman • The GRUBB Company

$ 749,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

939 SqFt

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$ 749,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Video Tour

2 Beds

1 Bath

939 SqFt

Open House

Sat May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 939 sqft

Price per Sqft $797

Subdivision Montclair

MLS Listing ID 41132108

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1939

Lot Size 5,742 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

Tucked along Mountain Blvd, this storybook cottage feels like it was lifted straight from an English hamlet—complete with gridded windows, a faux shaker roofline, and a quiet sense of charm that's hard to replicate. Owned and cared for by a local teacher for over 40 years, the home carries a history of creativity and community. The finished lower level—once used for dance lessons—offers a rare opportunity for the next owner to reimagine the space. With the potential to connect the levels, there's a clear path to nearly doubling the usable square footage over time. Upstairs, the home is dialed in with a “mint vintage” feel—an updated kitchen and bath that respect the home's character while making daily life easy. The living room is anchored by a brick fireplace and exposed beams, giving warmth and scale to the space, while a large sliding glass door opens to the back deck and yard beyond. The front garden faces south, soaking in sunlight throughout the day—ideal for an English garden approach or a more productive urban farming setup. Out back, the yard is a blank canvas: room for a play structure, a quiet retreat, a patio for long evenings, or a space for dogs to run—easily enjoyed from the deck and kitchen window above. At street level, a one-car garage is complemented by additional bonus space below—flexible enough for a workshop, studio, potting shed, or a true separate office for uninterrupted work time. Location here is hard to beat—just two blocks to Montclair Village for coffee, dining, and everyday essentials. You also have quick access to the freeway, making this an easy home base for commuting to Silicon Valley or into San Francisco. It's a home with a clear next chapter—move in, enjoy it as-is, and expand into it over time.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Floor Furnace

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Basement

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Sloped Down, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Story 1

Architectural Style Cape Cod, English

Others

Special Listing Condition Successor Trustee Sale

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